“It’s incredible to be part of something like that” The Jam Q Special: Weller, Buckler & Foxton speak! (Q350 Preview)

The new issue of Q, out now, features a special look at The Jam, including exclusive new interviews with all three members of the band. Alongside our writers’ look at the impact of the band and their legacy, Paul Weller, Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton speak exclusively about their time in the trio. Get Q350 now, for the full special section, but here’s a taster of what The Jam have to say:

BRUCE FOXTON

"I heard that The Jam were looking for another guitarist, auditioned and got the gig. With Paul, I quickly realised that this guy was so dedicated and just lives for music. Nothing was going to get in his way. It sounds clichéd, but music was all Paul wanted to do. I still remember getting our first record deal, getting the first single out. Going down the local pub and your mates putting it on the jukebox….”

PAUL WELLER

"… I was conscious around All Mod Cons that we were moving up a level. People were taking me seriously as a writer, which can do one of two things. It can either blow your head up and turn you into a complete cunt or it can inspire you. The fact that you’ve got people’s attention means you should try to use it as much as possible and get better at your craft. It made me take myself and my role as a writer more seriously…”

RICK BUCKLER

"… It was a fabulous time and nothing really did go wrong as such. We did everything that we set out to do as far as touring and having hit records and recording albums. It was just that I didn’t see the end coming as it did…”